See the calendar and list below for upcoming sessions on various learning technologies including Brightspace, Kaltura and Kaltura Virtual Classroom. Scroll further down to see session descriptions and information, as well as Drop-In session times.
Visit this Microsoft Bookings page or use calendar arrows to scroll to August and September and view available workshops. If the session you’re interested in is full (no time is displayed on Bookings page), email ctli@nic.bc.ca.
Featured Sessions
Brightspace 101 Aug 27 – 1:30 – 2:30 pmAn introduction to Brightspace. Learn how to navigate key tools, set up your course, add materials and communicate with students. This session is aimed at instructors who have minimal or no experience with Brightspace. By the end of this session, you should know how to access your Brightspace courses, where to find different tools and what they can do, and how to make your course visible to students.
Brightspace Gradebook 101 Aug 29 – 1:30 – 2:30 pmNew to Brightspace Gradebook? This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of setting up and managing your gradebook. Learn how to create categories, enter grades, and provide meaningful feedback to support your students’ success.
Kaltura Virtual Classroom 101 Sep 4 – 10:30 – 11:30 amAn introduction to Kaltura Virtual Classroom, NIC’s official web conferencing platform for instructional use in all online classes, courses, and virtual office hours. Learn how to access and launch meetings from both Brightspace and NIC’s MediaSpace, set up persistent meeting rooms, and use essential features like screen sharing, breakout rooms, chat, whiteboard, and recording.
Audience: For any NIC instructor **Great for new instructors**
Description: Dive into Brightspace during this 60-minute session as you learn to navigate Brightspace’s tools and features, set up your course, and tailor it to your unique requirements. Discover the basics of adding and managing course materials, creating assignments, and fostering effective communication with your students. By the end of this session, you will have a basic understanding of how to get started in Brightspace.
**(Session is based on PART I of Brightspace Basics course. For more information about this asynchronous online course click here)**
Audience: For any NIC instructor **Great for new instructors**
Description: Join us for a 60-minute introduction to using Kaltura Virtual Classroom, NIC’s official web conferencing platform for instructional use in all online classes, courses, and virtual office hours. This session will cover how to access and launch meetings from both Brightspace and MediaSpace , set up persistent meeting rooms, and use key features such as screen sharing, breakout rooms, chat, whiteboard, and recording. We’ll also explore practical teaching scenarios including office hours, guest speakers, and live instruction.
Audience: For any NIC instructor **Great for new instructors**
Description: New to Brightspace Gradebook? This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of setting up and managing your gradebook. Learn how to create categories, enter grades, and provide meaningful feedback to support your students’ success.
Description: In this 60 minute session, we’ll walk through how to create and manage assessments in Brightspace, including assignments, quizzes, and discussion activities. You’ll learn how to set up submission folders, configure quiz settings, link activities to the gradebook, and provide feedback efficiently using built-in grading tools like rubrics and inline annotations.
Description: Want your Brightspace course pages to look more polished and be easier for students to navigate? In this 60-minute session, we’ll walk through four foundational design principles – Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity (CRAP) – to help you create clear, consistent, and visually engaging content. You’ll see examples of common design pitfalls and learn simple strategies to improve the layout and readability of your course materials.
Description: Kaltura is NIC’s official video storage and streaming platform, integrated directly into Brightspace for easy use in your courses. In this 60-minute session, you’ll learn how to upload and manage video content, embed YouTube videos, and create your own recordings using Kaltura’s built-in Capture tool. Whether you’re new to Kaltura or just need a refresher, this workshop will focus on practical ways to add engaging video content to your Brightspace course pages.
Description: Have questions about using Brightspace, Kaltura, or Kaltura Virtual Classroom? Join us for this 60-minute drop-in session where you can get live support, explore features, and troubleshoot issues. Whether you’re setting up your course, managing assessments, organizing you grade book, or just need a second look at something – this is your time to ask questions and get personalized help.
Course Feedback Surveys: A Practical Guide for Instructors
Audience: For any NIC instructor
Description: Join NIC’s course feedback survey administrator for a look at: How to opt in; How to add more survey questions; How the survey schedule works; How to view your response rate and other details while the survey is live; Where does the response data go?; Instructor reports; How to increase response rates. We’ll conclude with an open Q&A.
Description: Keep your Brightspace course clean and easy to manage by learning how to use the Manage Files tool effectively. In this 30-minute session, we’ll show you how to organize your course files, upload and delete content in bulk, and avoid common issues like broken links or duplicate files. A tidy file structure not only saves you time but also helps ensure a smoother experience for your students.
**When booking include reference to “Mastering Manage Files” in the booking notes**
Brightspace: How To Use HTML Templates
Audience: For any NIC instructor
Description: Want to improve the look and feel of your Brightspace course? In this 30-minute session, we’ll explore how to use HTML templates to create clean, consistent, and user-friendly pages that enhance the student experience. We’ll also walk through Course Builder, a powerful tool that helps you structure and organize your content efficiently while keeping your course easy to navigate.
**When booking include reference to “How to Use HTML Templates” in the booking notes**
Brightspace: Working With Groups
Audience: For any NIC instructor
Description: Looking to incorporate group work into your course? In this 30-minute session, we’ll show you how to set up groups in Brightspace and create group-specific assignments and discussion boards. You’ll learn how to configure group settings, link activities to the gradebook, and manage submissions and feedback efficiently.
